Our State Quiz: Treat Yourself

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&amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;gt;For those who crave delectable desserts, colorful candies, and distinctive sodas, North Carolina is a pretty sweet place to be.&amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br />
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&amp;amp;lt;h2&amp;amp;gt;Durham-based Brood Soda makes soft drinks with names such as Devil and Wolf. One flavor takes its name from what other North Carolina mascot?&amp;amp;lt;/h2&amp;amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br />
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&amp;amp;lt;h3&amp;amp;gt;One of the state’s most iconic dessert recipes combines condensed milk, eggs, lemon juice, butter, sugar, crackers, and whipped cream or meringue into a pie that satisfies every taste bud. What town in Carteret County lends its name to this tasty creation?&amp;amp;lt;/h3&amp;amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br />
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&amp;amp;lt;h3&amp;amp;gt;Tony’s has been churning ice cream since 1915, and now serves 28 delicious flavors. In what Gaston County town is Tony’s located?&amp;amp;lt;/h3&amp;amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br />
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&amp;amp;lt;h3&amp;amp;gt;Now popular worldwide, Krispy Kreme doughnuts were first made in 1937 by Vernon Rudolph, who used a recipe he got from a New Orleans chef. In what Triad city did Rudolph open his first store?&amp;amp;lt;/h3&amp;amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br />
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&amp;amp;lt;h3&amp;amp;gt;Hard-candy fans love the fruit-flavored buds made by Butterfields Candy since 1924. This family-owned business is located in what town that shares its name with a city in Tennessee?&amp;amp;lt;/h3&amp;amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br />
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&amp;amp;lt;h3&amp;amp;gt;Carolina Foods in Charlotte has been feeding North Carolinians since 1934. It was one of the first commercial bakers of what popular icing-topped pastry?&amp;amp;lt;/h3&amp;amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br />
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&amp;amp;lt;h3&amp;amp;gt;Piedmont Candy Company in Lexington has been making its famous puffy mints since 1890. What is the name of this popular treat?&amp;amp;lt;/h3&amp;amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br />
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&amp;amp;lt;h3&amp;amp;gt;Fruitcake is a holiday tradition, and Southern Supreme has been making some of the best since 1984. This bakery and shop is located in the Bear Creek community, near Siler City in what county?&amp;amp;lt;/h3&amp;amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br />
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&amp;amp;lt;h3&amp;amp;gt;Nekot is a popular peanut butter and sweet cookie snack made in Charlotte. What company, dating back to 1913, makes Nekot and other snack staples like Nip Chee and Toast Chee?&amp;amp;lt;/h3&amp;amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br />
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Alan Hodge was raised in Belmont and Charlotte. He has written Our State’s monthly quiz for over 25 years. He is a freelance writer based in Charlotte with four first and second place statewide awards from the NC Press Assoc. and the NC Press Club for community news reporting.